Week 10 NFL: Five Things to Watch For

Man, you gotta love football.

From Brett Favre to Peyton Manning, to two undefeated teams and everything in between, NFL fans really have it made in 2009. It's been a special treat to get some real quality games every week, while also having everything unfold right before our eyes.

Teams that we originally thought were contenders (New York Giants) have been exposed, while others (Denver Broncos) could be on the verge of the very same fate.

The New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts have both been tested, and are clearly no longer questionable undefeated teams. They are full-fledged dominant title contenders, and both could very possibly finish the season undefeated. That is, if I wasn't picking the Colts to fall to the New England Patriots this week.

Read on for some more match-up analysis and some prediction in this week's edition of Five Things to Watch For:

5. Do the Rams Stand a Chance Against the Saints?

Not really, but regardless of what you may believe, they could make it close. Until half-time.

The Saints have been getting frustrated lately on offense, but that's been against a decent no-name Miami defense, and Carolina's stingy pass defense.

The Rams won't pitch a first quarter shut-out, and they won't be able to stop any facet of the Saints offense. What they will do, however, is put on the kind of show Michael Turner and DeAngelo Williams have been the past two weeks.

The Saints are missing defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis like no one's business, and you can be sure Steve Jackson is well aware.

Saints 41, Rams 16

4. Can the Green Bay Packers Save Their Season Against the Dallas Cowboys?

Do mimes make good witnesses? No, and this one could actually be over early.

The Packers have a horrible offensive line that, despite Mike McCarthy's vow for corrections, won't be able to withstand Demarcus Ware and company. The Cowboys are just that much better on both sides of the ball than Green Bay, as Al Harris's lack of speed will finally be exhibited when Miles Austin beats him on several touchdowns.

Besides, Tony Romo loves playing in Wisconsin. It's his home state.

Cowboys 37, Packers 24

3. Is Chris Chambers For Real?

His debut with Kansas City could only have been better if they actually won the game, but his three catches for 70 yards and two scores had to give him a little vindication.

He'll probably get his first win as a Chief against the Oakland Raiders, but we'll have to wait another week to see if he's the real deal, as Oakland does a great job against even elite pass offenses at times, and KC is far from elite.

Don't get down on Chambers if he lays an egg, as we feel he's cooking usp omething special for the stretch run.

For the Top Two things to watch for this week, head over to The Red Zone Report.